Lesson video

Hello everybody! My name is Miss Chamberlain-Webber, and I'm teaching you spelling today about suffixes.

Last lesson in this unit, Lesson 2, we looked at the spelling patterns and rules for -able and -ible suffixes.

If you haven't yet watched that, please stop the video now and go and complete Lesson 2, because we investigate many words with these suffixes, and also I set you ten spelling lessons that we'll be working on during this lesson.

So, let's get started practising some of these spelling rules, and then, have our test.

We're going to start by a review of the suffixes, and then we're going to learn a new spelling strategy, and today's is actually really fun and exciting.

And finally, we're going to have the test at the end of the lesson.

As usual, you'll need a pencil, you're going to need some paper, and I want you to really turn on that brain so that you're ready for your learning.

Please pause the video now if you need to get any of these things.

Reviewing spelling rules, starting with our key vocabulary.

I want you to read these definitions carefully, and pause the video here, deciding which key word matches the definition.

Okay, a describing word is an adjective! The most basic version of a word onto which a prefix or a suffix is attached is a root! And, a group of letters at the end of the word that changes the meaning of the word and sometimes the word class is a suffix! Today, we're focusing on two different suffixes.

So, here's a reminder of what they are: -able and -ible.

Let's read the sentence together and think about which key word should be in the missing gaps.

Pause the video to have some thinking time first.

Okay, reading with me: -able and -ible are suffixes that can be added to root words to form adjectives.

So, this is what happens when we add the suffix -ible or -able.

The word class usually changes to adjectives.

Okay, the second sentence.

Read with me: -able is the most commonly used suffix and is our best bet.

Well done if you remembered that fact about -able.

Let's look at our two lists of words.

Can you remember any of the rules that help us decide which suffix to use? able, as well as being most common, and any new words using -able.

Most importantly, the root word is usually completely recognisable.

Adore and comfort show us that this rule is the case.

And how is this different for -ible? Well, -ible is for older words, approximately about 180 of them.

It's more likely that the root word of -ible words have an 's' at the end.

Can you spot which one is the case in this list of words? Visible.

And finally, root words with -ible are not often recognisable by themselves.

Let's have a look at some words in more detail.

There's a reminder of the rules we just discussed in the top left-hand side of your screen.

But before we move on, do you remember the word class of -able and -ible words? Adjectives! I'm going to say two adjectives, and I want you to try and decide whether they're spelled with -ible or -able.

Okay, the first two are: comfortable.

Comfortable.

And, breakable.

Breakable.

Pause the video here and think about why these two spellings are similar.

Well, you might have noticed that they both have a complete root.

Comfort.

We can recognise this root word.

So, point at whether these words include -able or -ible.

able, for comfortable and breakable.

They also follow the same spelling rule.

Can you tell me what that is? Just add the suffix.

Time for two more.

How are these two words similar? Repeat them after me.

Horrible.

Terrible.

Pause the video and decide which suffix is added and how their spelling is the same.

This time, there's no clear root, so the -ible suffix is added.

This is the same for both horrible and terrible.

They're similar because of their spelling and they both don't have recognisable roots from Latin.

Let's look at two more, shall we? The same as before, I'm going to say two adjectives.

Repeat.

Adorable.

Valuable.

Point at the suffix, and think about the spelling rule for this one.

Can you hear a word inside the word? This time, we can! I heard value and adore.

So, can you spot what needs to be changed about these spellings before adding the suffix? The 'e' needs to be removed.

Point at the suffix that will be added.

It's -able! Why? Because both these words have recognisable roots.

For this next one, we're just going to look at one word.

Repeat.

Changeable.

Pause and think about which suffix is used in this word.

Can you hear a word inside this word? Yes, change! So which spelling rule will apply? able, added to a root word that's recognisable.

Fine.

But, there is something else interesting about this word.

Have you spotted it? This time, the 'e' at the end of my root word, change, has not been removed.

I'm going to tell you why this is.

In the word change, the 'g' sound is a very soft sound.

It sounds more like a 'j', change.

We need 'e's to stay on the end of words with a soft consonant sound.

Otherwise, it would sound like a hard 'gah' 'g' sound.

Chan-gah-able, which just doesn't sound right.

Remember this for future spellings.

Okay, time for two more spellings.

My turn, and then your turn.

Visible.

Responsible.

Decide on the spelling rule used, and whether it's -ible or -able.

Pausing the video here.

Hmm, did you hear recognisable words for these? No.

So, point at the suffix it should be.

ible, great! This one follows the rule nicely.

Visible, and the other, responsible.

One more word.

Forcible.

Can you hear a word inside a word for this one? Yes, force! So, in this case, point to the correct suffix.

Well, I would have thought -able, too.

But, in this case, it's an exception.

Our force, which is a recognisable root word, has -ible on the end instead.

Also, a spelling rule has been used here.

Did you spot? We must remove the 'e' before adding -ible.

Here are two spellings of incredible.

Can you point to the correct one? Pausing the screen if you need some more time.

It's -ible.

Incred is an unrecognisable root word.

Let's do one more.

Inflatable.

Point to the correct spelling.

This time, it's -able.

Inflate, by itself, is a recognisable word.

To inflate is a verb, to blow something up.

Let's remind ourselves of the suffix spelling rules.

Point at any that apply.

Sometimes, we just add the suffix, and sometimes it's necessary to remove the 'e' before adding the suffix, apart from the one exception we looked at today.

Do you remember it? Changeable.

And why was that? When there is a soft consonant sound.

You've done brilliant so far! Time for our really fun bit, our spelling strategy.

Today, we're going to do Spot The Rhythm.

It's one of my favourites, because you get to be creative and make it your own.

In this strategy, you try and sing, or rap, or clap the words to a rhythm.

For example, I'll show you what I would do for adorable.

A-dor-a-b-l-e.

A-dor-a-b-l-e.

Can you do it with me this time? A-dor-a-b-l-e.

This really helps me remember the word, and is a fun way of remembering the letters.

Why don't we have a look one more time at comfortable? You can sing along sometimes, too.

Com-fort-a-b-l-e.

Com-fort-a-b-l-e.

It's completely your choice which one you prefer.

Let me tell you a bit more about why this is a useful strategy.

It really means you're interacting with every part of the word.

You remember, retain, how the world is spelt, because you're making patterns in your mind as you sing it.

And finally, it helps you break up the word into little smaller chunks.

I want you to have a go at this.

You can rap it if you want, you can even use an instrument, as well.

Decide for yourself which of the words you're going to practise this for, and spend a few minutes on it.

Pausing the video to give you some time.

Good luck! I think you're ready for your spelling test.

Before we get started, here's a reminder of the spelling strategies you can use.

Remember to take a deep breath and pause the video at any point during the test.

Turn your piece of paper over, so you can't see your spellings, and number one to ten down the side.

Pause the video here to complete that.

Okay, I'm going to read each spelling twice and put it in a sentence.

Remember to pause the video so you've got enough time to complete the spelling, thinking carefully about each word.

Number 1: tolerable.

Tolerable.

The heat from the sun was barely tolerable today.

Number 2: forcible.

Forcible.

It was such a heavy box, they had to give it a forcible push.

Number 3: enjoyable.

Enjoyable.

Spelling can be so enjoyable! Number 4: horrible.

Horrible.

I hope you're not being horrible to your brother.

Number 5: visible.

Visible.

The full moon in the sky at night is very visible.

Number 6: adorable.

Adorable.

Kittens and puppies are so very adorable.

Number 7: audible.

Audible.

The music from next door is barely audible.

Number 8: terrible.

Terrible.

Oh, that was a terrible pass in football today.

Number 9: comfortable.

Comfortable.

I hope you're wearing some comfortable clothes to school today.

Number 10: changeable.

Changeable.

Often, the weather is very changeable.

Pause the video here to check each word individually.

Time to mark your spellings.

If you have a different coloured pencil, use that for any corrections.

I'm going to read each word out and the individual letters, so you can mark it without having to look up at the screen.

Number 1: tolerable.

T-o-l-e-r-a-b-l-e.

Number 2: forcible.

F-o-r-c-i-b-l-e.

Number 3: enjoyable.

E-n-j-o-y-a-b-l-e.

Number 4: horrible.

H-o-r-r-i-b-l-e.

Number 5: visible.

V-i-s-i-b-l-e.

Number 6: adorable.

A-d-o-r-a-b-l-e.

Number 7: audible.

A-u-d-i-b-l-e.

Number 8: terrible.

T-e-r-r-i-b-l-e.

Number 9: comfortable.

C-o-m-f-o-r-t-a-b-l-e.

Number 10: changeable.

C-h-a-n-g-e-a-b-l-e.

Pause the video here if you need more time to correct these.

Thinking about how you did in spelling today.

Well done! Did you practise enough? Maybe you've spotted a few rules that you need to practise a bit more in the future.

Be proud of what you did today, and pay close attention to the words in your reading as they come up.

Have you managed to spot the -ible and -able suffix in any of your writing or reading work this week? Well done! You've completed the whole lesson and your spelling test.

You should be really proud of yourself.